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Salween fir | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Salween fir

Abies chensiensis subsp. salouensis

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A large evergreen conifer tree. Crown is columnar, broadening with age. Featured for its distinct, leathery needles up to 9cm long and 4mm wide that spread on both side of the shoots. Young shoots are pale yellowish-green, maturing to dark green. Vegetative buds are chestnut-brown, slighlty resinous. Immature seed cones are bluish-purple, maturing to brown, 10-14cm long and 4cm wide.

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by grafting.

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to conifer aphid and adelgids.

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage Informal

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years